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Maximilian Neef
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Luft classical rating
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Openings
Their most-played, from 27 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| English Opening | 4 | 38% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 50% |
| Rapport-Jobava System | 3 | 33% |
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 100% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 50% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 7 | 29% |
| King's Indian Defense | 3 | 50% |
| Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 50% |
| Zukertort Opening | 1 | 50% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 50% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Bundesliga 2025/2625 Apr 2026 | 4/10 | 00 | |
| German Bundesliga 2024/2523 Mar 2025 | 3½/7 | +5+5 | |
| Bundesliga 2023/2428 Apr 2024 | 2/6 | −4−5 | |
| Bundesliga 202226 Feb 2023 | 1½/4 | −4−3 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMN. Wachinger25 Apr 2026 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2446 |
| IML. Winterberg28 Apr 2024 · Bundesliga 2023/24 | 2426 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMT. BurgLast 10 Jan 2026 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2 | 011 |
| GMD. WagnerLast 28 Sep 2025 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2 | 011 |
| IML. WinterbergLast 8 Feb 2026 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2 | 200 |
| IMJ. ReukerLast 4 Feb 2023 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |
| GMM. PalacLast 5 Feb 2023 · Bundesliga 2022 | 1 | 010 |